Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title:

Principal Civil Engineer

.: CJD
0301L26

Location:

Greater London

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, a fresh, exciting Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals from the ground up, in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a skilled, keen Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design, who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects.

You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of design engineers, based in the lively, culturally-diverse region of Greater London.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

- Highly-competitive salary

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave package

- Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working

- Life Insurance Scheme

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including career progression opportunities

- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects

- Actively contributing to the future direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
Leading a fresh-faced team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
Managing infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice
Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Contributing to the company's Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
Demonstrable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment plants, etc.)

Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people

Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a cognate discipline

Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and producing Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)

Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy